Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
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by John Freund, CM | November 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 19, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: for unity.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | November 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.
by Ross Dizon | Jan 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father,...
by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us his glory and mercy. Such epiphany makes known that the time has come to disrupt things as they now are. Magi from the east show up in Jerusalem. And the question they ask turns out to undermine the powers that be. For it troubles King Herod greatly...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
by Elisabeth Scalia | Jan 2, 2023 | Formation
Looking for a role model to inspire your New Year’s resolutions? Who better than St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, America’s first native-born Saint, whose feast day falls on January 4. She overcame the same obstacles we struggle with in our own lives. A friend we can identify with is one we are more likely to emulate.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2023 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
by .famvin | Dec 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
May the year 2023, that is about to start, bring us what we need, renew our faith and, above all, encourage us to work in solidarity for a world where no one dies or suffers because of the selfishness of others.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 30, 2022 | Formation
As a Vincentian Family looking back on our history, we can marvel at how God’s will was revealed to Elizabeth Ann Seton in a series of well-timed events and encounters.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
by Ross Dizon | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and see about him. The Savior of the world shows he is as though no one and nothing as just a child (SV.EN VI:170). A baby, yes, like other babies that...
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.